Peter Evans

Castles

North Wales is peppered with castles which tell the story of our turbulent history.
I live a short walk away from Caergwrle Castle.
I have guided groups around many of them including Conwy, Caernarfon, Beaumaris, Denbigh and Rhuddlan.
I can give their history, show you their cunning design features and the magnificence of their locations.
I have conducted tours for Cadw.

Churches Chapels and Cathedrals

From St. Giles' - 'The Glory of the Marches' in Wrexham to Valle Crucis near Llangollen, I have guided many groups and individuals. I have also conducted tours for Cadw.
Wales has so many atmospheric places of worship to visit dating back to the Age of Saints.

Coastline

I was lucky enough to be brought up on Anglesey. I spent my childhood fishing, crabbing, beachcombing and helping out on fishing and crabbing boats. The salt air is still in my nostrils.
I have guided students along a section of the Anglesey Coastal Path.
For my book on the river Dee I walked the course of the estuary and continue to do so regularly, soaking in the birdlife and incredible views.

Copper Coal and Iron

I was brought up in Amlwch, the seaport from which copper was shipped from the nearby Parys mountain mines.
My grandfather was born on the slopes of the mountain.
I spent a lifetime working in industry which has given me a passion for our industrial heritage.
I currently live near Wrexham. On my tours of the city, I enjoy showing that heritage and talking about people such as John Wilkinson, who played a pivotal role in the industrial revolution in Bersham in the beautiful Clywedog Valley where he was a key player in the development of precision engineering.

Countryside

I live in a small village and am passionate about our countryside.
I walked the length of the river Alun for my book 'Resurrection River' and similarly the River Dee for my book 'The Holy Dee'. I celebrate the sheer joy of walking and the wealth of wildlife which exists along their banks. 
I was lucky enough to guide an American family in the search for the houses of their ancestors and as he said 'to walk the land,' with them.

Geography and Geology

I have a deep connection with the land, having studied both Geography and Geology at school.
I love maps and finding new routes.
North Wales is blessed with spectacular scenery which can be enjoyed via boots on the ground or from a vehicle.

History and Prehistory

I have always been interested in history.
As a youngster my playground was the slopes of Parys Mountain and the associated Copper Bins at Amlwch Port. I was a junior member of the Anglesey Antiquarian Society and have continued that interest through to graduating in Social and Cultural History from Glyndwr University in Wrexham.
Anglesey is blessed with many prehistoric remains such as Din Lligwy. They created an interest in me for them which has endured.

Industrial Heritage

I have spent a lifetime working in industry, at companies such as Airbus in Flintshire and Octel at Amlwch.
I am now lucky enough to live in the Wrexham area. On my tours of the city I enjoy showing its rich industrial heritage and talking about people such as John Wilkinson. He played a pivotal role in the industrial revolution in Bersham in the beautiful Clywedog Valley where he was a key player in the development of precision engineering.

Music, Culture and Poetry

I enjoy Welsh culture. I have an MA in Creative Writing and enjoy all aspects of writing. I have researched many writers and poets and their associations with north Wales such as John Sampson, George Borrow, Richard Wilson, Edward Pugh. I am a published author and continue to write and research projects. I am passionate about the Welsh language and its history and speak conversational Welsh. I am very much looking forward to the National Eisteddfod coming to Wrexham in 2025 and to guiding visitors around the city and surrounding areas.

Nature and Wildlife

I live in a small village and am passionate about our countryside.
I walked the length of the rivers Alun and Dee for my books. I experienced first hand, the joys of our countryside and the threats which it faces.
I am a member of the RSPB, NT, North Wales Wildlife Trust and have been actively involved with many other countryside associations. I have a good knowledge of our countryside and love to share that knowledge with others.